Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Vintage Metal

An Assortment of Vintage Metal Decorative Tins and an Industrial Component - This lot comprises an assortment of vintage metal items, including various decorative tins and a cast metal industrial part. The collection features a large cylindrical tea or biscuit tin with a black ground and a lid decorated with a gold-tone floral motif, possibly chrysanthemums, in the Chinoiserie style. Also included is a small square tin with a lithographed lid depicting a central scene with avian and floral elements within a red patterned border. A deep square metal caddy with embossed detailing and an octagonal tin with a red-painted lid are also present, along with a loose circular metal lid. The industrial component is a cast metal part, appearing to be a vintage carburettor body or a small engine pump component, featuring various ports and mounting points. The items are of the type often associated with mid-20th-century British household storage and mechanical equipment.